Project Professional | Firebrand Training

Overview

On this accelerated APM Project Professional course, you'll gain an understanding of professional project management capabilities, covering the core and specific competencies required across all areas of project management.

In just 4 days, you'll gain knowledge of all project management necessities as well as understanding the following:

Effective leadership and management
Project life cycles
Stakeholder management

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the APM Project Professional exam, and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll learn at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are a project professional, or have the following responsibilities:

Working in project management
Holding the APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent
Looking to become a Full Member of APM
Looking to achieve the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard via route 1

See prices now to find out how much you could save when you train at twice the speed.

See prices

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Think you are ready for the course? Take a FREE practice test to assess your knowledge!

Free Practice Test

Curriculum

Module 1: Delivering projects through effective leadership and management
Module 2: Delivering projects through effective governance and oversight
Module 3: Delivering projects through effective planning and control

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

APM Project Professional exam

Duration: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Passing score: 60%
Language: English
Format:

Pre-seen case study divided into 3 parts, context of the case study is sent to candidates four weeks prior to their assessment date
Requires the candidate to take on the role of project manager in the pre-seen case study

Scenario assessment
Oral exam
Written report

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, APM recommend you have at least 2 years of project management experience.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	22/2/2024 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	27/6/2024 (Thursday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	8/8/2024 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	19/9/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	31/10/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	12/12/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

APM - Project Professional